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Dr. Mark Snyder, MD
Orthopedist
Mark A. Snyder, MD, is passionate about bringing the best possible outcomes to his total hip and knee replacement patients. His expertise is sought worldwide, and he has been a guest lecturer and professor on several continents and throughout the U.S.
Among his most significant achievements is directing the Orthopedic Center of Excellence at Good Samaritan Hospital, which received the area’s first Gold Seal Award from The Joint Commission in 2011 for excellence in total hip and knee replacement. In 2012, he was the TriHealth System winner of the Dr Richard M. Smith Quality and Patient Safety Award for creating and directing the implementation of the "Zero in on Zero" total knee and hip replacement adverse event reducing program.
A volume leader in knee replacement operations in the Tri-State, Dr. Snyder has performed close to 10,000 primary and revision total knee and hip replacement surgeries. He is a tireless champion for safety, excellent surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction. Dr. Snyder consults with medical device companies to innovate products, and he is an active clinical researcher in joint replacement.
His patients appreciate his unique, effective approach to pain management following surgery and his measures to radically reduce surgical complications and hospital readmissions.
Dr. Snyder resides in Maineville. He is married and has three children.
Among his most significant achievements is directing the Orthopedic Center of Excellence at Good Samaritan Hospital, which received the area’s first Gold Seal Award from The Joint Commission in 2011 for excellence in total hip and knee replacement. In 2012, he was the TriHealth System winner of the Dr Richard M. Smith Quality and Patient Safety Award for creating and directing the implementation of the "Zero in on Zero" total knee and hip replacement adverse event reducing program.
A volume leader in knee replacement operations in the Tri-State, Dr. Snyder has performed close to 10,000 primary and revision total knee and hip replacement surgeries. He is a tireless champion for safety, excellent surgical outcomes and high patient satisfaction. Dr. Snyder consults with medical device companies to innovate products, and he is an active clinical researcher in joint replacement.
His patients appreciate his unique, effective approach to pain management following surgery and his measures to radically reduce surgical complications and hospital readmissions.
Dr. Snyder resides in Maineville. He is married and has three children.
Dr. Mark Snyder, MD
- Oakley, OH
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Not accepting new patients
Recent LEAD Magazine Interview
LEAD Magazine: What inspired you to do this type of work? Dr. Snyder: I have always done mission work as part of the practice of being a Christian. I have done work with groups...
What is clubfoot and how is it treated?
Only in utero and presents at birth
Is osteoporosis hereditary?
Greatest risk in low BMI, Caucasian women who are Post menopausal. Get bone density exam and if ok then supplemental calcium and vit D sufficient. Rare hereditary rate.
Will steroids help in treating my joint pain?
Too severe a type of drug class with severe side effects. Meloxicam safer
I feel like I have a hunchback. What should I do?
Get Ortho with T spine X-rays. Thereafter postural exercises likely
My 80 year old mother recently fell and fractured her ankle. How long should it take for her to recover?
3 months if bone heals well. Have her do arm and mid section exercises
Can you recommend any exercises for fibromyalgia pain in my joints?
Best is gentle motion high heart rate aerobics
Is there a cure for bursitis?
Might be inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis so get more testing
Why do I have pain in my groin area during certain movements?
Yes you should since hip joint disease might be present
Can I start playing tennis six months after my knee replacement surgery?
If largely pain-free with good motion, and a stable knee, you should be okay to return at 6 months.
For my knee pain should I use hot treatment or cold?
Cold usually helps reduce swelling and pain. A knee sleeve and quadriceps isometric straight leg lifts immensely helpful in many cases
My knee is feeling tender and is slightly red. There is also some pain when I bend it. Should I use ice or heat?
Ice is best, but it is important to be properly evaluated to understand why the knee has reddened.
My brother has been diagnosed with tennis elbow. According to you what will be the best course of treatment?
The well known New Zealand towel twist protocol and no surgery
Are bone degenerative diseases hereditary?
Joint degenerates due to cartilage cell disease and from mechanical stress (obesity, injury, age, malalignment). Genome project information is in early stages of application but READ MORE
Joint degenerates due to cartilage cell disease and from mechanical stress (obesity, injury, age, malalignment). Genome project information is in early stages of application but already tells us about new bone and joint health opportunities. Genetics are not a major factor contrasted with all of the others. There are uncommon genetic factor bone and joint diseases but they more commonly manifest in children.
Can frequent usage of ice packs after playing a sport cause any side effects?
No, but direct ice can thermally injure the skin. It is best to cover the application site with a thin cloth. Do not leave on more than 20 minutes, but you can use as often as READ MORE
No, but direct ice can thermally injure the skin. It is best to cover the application site with a thin cloth. Do not leave on more than 20 minutes, but you can use as often as you want.
Dr. Snyder
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I have hip pain due to hip arthritis, but now my knees are also hurting. What could be the reason?
Often hip pain refers to the knees and their pain is relieved after hip replacement
Is osteoarthritis a heriditary disease?
While the osteoarthritis diagnosis follows some familial patterns, the serious disability is less common and can be reduced by weight loss, isometric exercise, and cycling.
What impact can my excess weight have on my knees?
Obesity accelerates knee arthritis. Best solution (recent US News World Report "best") is Mediterranean diet/lifestyle.
We believe my mother dislocated her shoulder. What should we do?
Must urgently take to an Orthopaedic surgeon
I fell and have been recommended hip surgery. What are the preparatory steps?
Follow the recommendations of your surgeon. Be sure all of your medical conditions, medications and allergies are known. Stop bleed risk medications, vitamin E well before surgery. READ MORE
Follow the recommendations of your surgeon. Be sure all of your medical conditions, medications and allergies are known. Stop bleed risk medications, vitamin E well before surgery. Work to increase strength and balance to avoid falls after surgery. You should do well. Full total hip methods produce better outcomes.
partial vs full joint replacment
Fewer Knee Arthrtis patients are partial candidates. Those who are have very high satisfaction results but higher less than 10 year and 20 year reoperation rates. A simple squat READ MORE
Fewer Knee Arthrtis patients are partial candidates. Those who are have very high satisfaction results but higher less than 10 year and 20 year reoperation rates. A simple squat test wherein the patient points with one finger to the only painful part of the knee (like medial) is best selected for possible partial.
